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ARLINGTON, Texas\u00a0\u2013 The UTA Movin’ Mavs men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams are set to compete on the national stage this week at the 2026 National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NIWBT), held April 1\u20134 in Tucson, Arizona.\u00a0Hosted by the University of Arizona, the NIWBT\u00a0brings together the nation’s top collegiate programs as teams compete for a national championship and the opportunity to add to their program legacies.<\/p>\n
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\nBoth Movin’ Mavs\u00a0programs enter the tournament in strong position following competitive performances throughout the season.\u00a0The Movin’ Mavs\u00a0men’s team earned the No. 4 seed and will open play in the national quarterfinals, facing the winner of No. 5 Illinois and No. 12 Michigan.\u00a0On the women’s side, the Lady Movin’ Mavs secured the No. 2 seed and will compete in the national semifinals against No. 3 Arizona, placing them just one win away from a national championship appearance.\u00a0Game times and full bracket details can be found on the\u00a0official tournament page<\/a>, with updates to follow throughout the week.<\/p>\n
\nUTA’s wheelchair basketball programs have long been among the nation’s elite. The Movin’ Mavs\u00a0program will look to add to its legacy of 12 national championships.\u00a0With that tradition of success, both teams head to Tucson with championship expectations and the experience needed to compete deep into the bracket.<\/p>\n
\nUTA enters nationals following a strong stretch of play, including hosting one of the premier collegiate wheelchair basketball tournaments earlier this month. Competing in front of a home crowd helped the Movin’ Mavs\u00a0build momentum and sharpen their approach heading into postseason competition. Now, that preparation turns into opportunity on the sport’s biggest collegiate stage.<\/p>\n
\nThe NIWBT\u00a0represents the pinnacle of collegiate adaptive athletics, bringing together elite competition from across the country while highlighting the growth and impact of wheelchair basketball at the intercollegiate level.\u00a0For UTA, it’s another chance to reinforce its national reputation, compete for championships, and continue a legacy that has defined the Movin’ Mavs\u00a0program for decades.
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